Social Worker

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is seeking a permanent social worker for the West Community Team in Stranraer. The role involves providing social work services to criminal courts, supervising offenders, and engaging in personal change initiatives. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and a commitment to Justice Social Work. The council offers a benefits package that includes discounts and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with over 800 discounts

Membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and commitment to Justice Social Work.
• Current driving licence or alternative transport arrangements.
• Ability to prepare Court Reports and undertake risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work service to Courts and supervise offenders.
• Deliver personal change initiatives.
• Work with high risk offenders in multi-agency partnerships.

Skills

Good personal and professional skills

Ability to relate effectively to service users

Knowledge of Justice Social Work

Education

Dip SW/CQSW/CSS qualification or equivalent

SSSC registration or in process

Job description

Justice Social Work are looking to recruit one permanent social worker post to the West Community Team. This post is based in Stranraer however covers the West of the region including Stranraer/Rhins, Newton Stewart/Machars and the Stewartry. There would be an expectation that the successful candidate would spend a minimum of one day per week in the Stranraer office. The successful candidate would also be able to use other social work buildings throughout the West of the region. The Council’s Smarter Working Policy is effective for this post.

Justice Social Work provides a social work service to those appearing before the criminal courts, to those who have offended and who are subject to supervision in the community, and to those in prison. As part of the Social Work Department we are partners in the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

Our team is committed to high professional standards of practice and continuous development; hence the requirement to replace staff developing their careers. Significant progress has been made in the professional areas of assessment and in the delivery of change programmes that challenge offending behaviour and support change. In addition we are partners in the management of high risk offenders through the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements. Responsible to the Senior Social Worker, you will be a member of a team that is motivated by these changes.

We wish to recruit to the position of social worker covering the core duties of Justice Social Work, namely the provision of a social work service to the Courts, including the preparation of Court Reports and undertaking associated risk assessments, the supervision of offenders on statutory orders, and the delivery of personal change initiatives. You will require to have good personal and professional skills and an ability to relate effectively to service users, their families, and to a range of other agencies.

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A Dip SW/CQSW/CSS qualification or equivalent is essential. You must also be registered with the SSSC or be in the process of registration and willing to maintain registered status. You will have a demonstrable knowledge of and commitment to Justice Social Work.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.